Bus Tickets from Omaha, US to Ames (IA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Omaha
    Departure location: Burlington Trailways Station
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Ames
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Omaha to Ames: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$161
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:55pm
Distance208 km

Omaha to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Omaha, US - Ames (IA), US

  1. How long is the bus trip from Omaha to Ames?

    The typical travel time from Omaha to Ames by bus is around 12h 55m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Ames in about 12h 55m.

  2. How far is Omaha from Ames?

    The distance between Omaha and Ames is around 210 km (131 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Omaha to Ames?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Omaha Bus Station, in Omaha, and end it at Intermodal Facility, in Ames.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Omaha to Ames?

    The least expensive way to go from Omaha to Ames would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$161, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Omaha to Ames?

    Taking the bus from Omaha to Ames costs on average US$161.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Omaha to Ames?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Omaha until 11:55pm and reaching Ames on the following day.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Omaha to Ames.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Omaha to Ames, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Omaha to Ames.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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